Health Science Specialist

Summary

These job openings are in the Bureau for Global Health, Office of Infectious Disease, Emerging Threat Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

This posting will cover one of the following position:

Outbreak Response Team GHS Advisor

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/17/2024 to 04/29/2024

• Salary

$117,962 - $153,354 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

50% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Term

• NTE 5 years

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0601 General Health Science

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

24-COS-HRC0361308R NOTIF

• Control number

786999200

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

• No prior federal service required.

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Duties

• Ensure preparedness, detection, and response to infectious diseases in line with WHO's International Health Regulations.

• Actively participate in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating response efforts to emerging infectious disease outbreak events.

• Prepare for and participates in dialogue with multilateral, bilateral and Host Country Counterpart Senior Officials and with global multilateral policy and funding institutions to provide expert opinion and advice.

• Prepare reports, briefings, conferences, publications, training, etc. to promote understanding of improved knowledge and methods. Responds to Congressional, NSC and other requirements for wide dissemination.

• Provide advice and recommendations to collaborative efforts that develop solutions to address immediate infectious disease outbreak responses.

• Identify and propose solutions to problems that are of major importance to planning the direction for future international crisis programs and/or operational functions.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• United States Citizenship is required.

• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

• You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.

• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required

• All candidates selected for these position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. To qualify for this position, you must also meet the following requirements below:

Specialized Experience:

GS-13: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes:

• Managing operations or technical projects/programs to support rapid response activities for an infectious disease response; AND
• Developing strategic internal and executive communications efforts on One Health programs across an organization to ensure broad understanding of goals, projects and initiatives; AND
• Building external relationships and partnerships to promote public health awareness; AND
• Applying One Health principles to infectious disease outbreak response-related project design or management in low-or middle-income countries.

Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.

Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.

Education

Review the above Basic Requirements section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. This position has a minimum education requirement; therefore, unofficial transcripts are required at the point of application submission.

If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php.

Additional information

USAID is an independent agency that provides foreign policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy interests. USAID's mission is to help vulnerable populations worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed, and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities. We maintain a commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, and abuse. For more information about USAID, you can visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov. If you want to know more about human trafficking or ways to address it, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip.

Electronic fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover moving or relocation expenses.

Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities. For help with reasonable accommodations, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov.

Telework is allowed, see https://www.telework.gov/ for more information.

Selective Service Registration may be required, visit http://www.sss.gov/ to learn more.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Our assessment process for these positions consists of two phases: a resume review and a competency-based assessment. During the resume review phase, subject matter experts evaluate your application against the specialized experience and selective placement factor statements for the grade level(s) you applied for. The experts only review the first five pages of your resume, so it is important to note relevant experience in that space. After the first phase, only applicants who clearly document experience equivalent to the specialized experience requirement will move to the competency-based assessment.

To be considered among the most qualified candidates, please ensure that you thoroughly document your KSAs, including the QRF, in your resume. SMEs can only evaluate applicants based on what is documented in their resume, so it is important to carefully review the requirements noted in the announcement prior to submitting your application.

Please review the full announcement on the USAID Careers Page to apply and for more information on the assessment process.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window

Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package that includes a detailed resume that covers your name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. You should review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume. Uploading a PDF copy of your resume is highly recommended. Additionally, your application package must include supporting documents such as a cover letter (optional), Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable), and Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate).

Please review the full announcement on the USAID Careers Page for more details on how to apply and what supporting documents are required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Please note that this post serves for informational purposes only. If you're interested in applying for a position in USAID's crisis operations, please visit our career page here. Kindly note that we do not accept applications through this flyer, and all applications must be submitted through the USAID official career portal via the provided link.

Agency contact information

USAID HR Help Desk

Phone

202-712-1234 X2

Email

hr-helpdesk@usaid.gov

Address

Bureau for Global Health

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20523

US

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Next steps

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in joining the USAID team. After the application deadline, we'll review all resumes and applications to identify candidates whose qualifications match our needs. If your qualifications match the position's requirements, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Please note that only eligible candidates will be contacted.

If you are not selected for this position, don't be discouraged. Your application and resume will remain on file, and we may consider you for future job openings if your qualifications match our needs. Your information will remain in our system for up to eight months.

Thank you again for your interest in USAID. We wish you the best in your job search.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package that includes a detailed resume that covers your name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and duties performed. You should review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume. Uploading a PDF copy of your resume is highly recommended. Additionally, your application package must include supporting documents such as a cover letter (optional), Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable), and Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate).

Please review the full announcement on the USAID Careers Page for more details on how to apply and what supporting documents are required.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Please note that this post serves for informational purposes only. If you're interested in applying for a position in USAID's crisis operations, please visit our career page here. Kindly note that we do not accept applications through this flyer, and all applications must be submitted through the USAID official career portal via the provided link.

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Agency contact information

USAID HR Help Desk

Phone

202-712-1234 X2

Email

hr-helpdesk@usaid.gov

Address

Bureau for Global Health

1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW

Washington, DC 20523

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Thank you for taking the time to apply for this position. We appreciate your interest in joining the USAID team. After the application deadline, we'll review all resumes and applications to identify candidates whose qualifications match our needs. If your qualifications match the position's requirements, a hiring manager may reach out to you to schedule an interview. Please note that only eligible candidates will be contacted.

If you are not selected for this position, don't be discouraged. Your application and resume will remain on file, and we may consider you for future job openings if your qualifications match our needs. Your information will remain in our system for up to eight months.

Thank you again for your interest in USAID. We wish you the best in your job search.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/17/2024 to 04/29/2024

• Salary

$117,962 - $153,354 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GS 13

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Washington, DC

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

50% or less

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Term

• NTE 5 years

• Work schedule

Full-time -

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0601 General Health Science

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Secret

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

24-COS-HRC0361308R NOTIF

• Control number

786999200

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/786999200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.